To provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing IT initiatives whilst directing the planning/implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business development. The incumbent is responsible for every aspect of IT systems including budgets, purchases, upgrades, supervision of IT specialists and management of projects

Key Requirements

The right person will be a highly experienced IT professional, looking to develop a value added function at a rapidly growing and progressive company. Ideally with offshore experience or multi-national experience.
Education and Qualifications
• Tertiary qualification (Masters preferred) in the field of computer science or business administration.
Experience
• Approximately 10 to 15 years managing and/or directing an IT operation;
• Approximately 2 to 5 years working within Oil and Gas, Shipping or Supply Chain;
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT policies and systems.
Knowledge, skills and ability
• Up to date knowledge of legislation, regulations, best practice and how they relate to IT;
• Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations;
• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications and outsourced systems;
• Good understanding of IT systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
• Experienced in system design/development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management;
• Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development;
• Excellent understanding of project management principles;
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems;
• Strong understanding of HR management principles, practices, and procedures;
• Proven leadership ability;
• Excellent command of the English language including grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Ability to produce a range of reports and statistical information at short notice;
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and react at short notice;
• Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change;
• Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved;
• Ability to form successful relationships, working with all levels of the organisation;
• The resilience to deal with periods of work pressure and diplomacy to deal with difficult employees, customers, contactors and others in the course of their duties;
• Reliable, with the ability to maintain high levels of service;
• Motivated with the ability to effectively work on own initiative;
• Physical fitness and mental agility to successful function for an extended period if required.

Job Description

• Participate in strategic and operational governance processes as a member of the senior management team;

• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems;

• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business;

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